In a 3. Liga clash, Sonnenhof hosted Rot-Weiss Essen. The hosts started brightly but conceded within the opening minute and could not find a reply. Possession was evenly shared, yet Sonnenhof edged corners and dangerous attacks. Both sides picked up yellow cards, but no reds were shown. The final score was 0-1 to the visitors.

With the line set at 3.5, bookmakers price the over at 50.3% and the under at 58.8%. Sonnenhof have already conceded eleven goals in five games, while Rot-Weiss Essen score consistently, giving the over 3.5 an estimated probability of 47%.

The implied probabilities are Sonnenhof win 32%, draw 27%, Rot-Weiss Essen win 51%. The odds 3.09-3.72-1.95 suggest Rot-Weiss Essen are viewed as the more likely winners.